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The death of an elderly woman in Minnesota over the weekend, brings the death toll to seven linked to the salmonella outbreak.

It is difficult to tell from the outbreak whether it is beginning to wane or get stronger, as there is a reporting delay of two to three weeks from when a person becomes sick.

To date, 15 clusters in five states have been reported in schools and other institutions that might use bulk peanut butter. Among 14 clusters, King Nut peanut butter was used in those facilities.

King Nut and Parnell’s Pride are the brand names of nut butters produced by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its Blakely, Georgia processing plant.

The FDA, CDC and health departments in Minnesota and Connecticut, have now confirmed that the sources of the outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella Typhimurium are peanut butter and peanut paste produced by PCA.

Albertson’s grocery chain is pulling some dog biscuits due to possible salmonella contamination. Happy Tails multi-flavored biscuits were made with potentially contaminated peanut products. The biscuits were sold in eight states. Albertson’s says it is recalling the products “out of an abundance of caution.” The brand is also found at Jewel-Osco stores in the Midwest.

A news release says pets infected with salmonella ‘may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.” The real fear is that animals could be carriers for the bacterial and infect humans or other animals.

Trader Joe’s Sliced Green Apples with all natural peanut butter contains some product manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). Trader Joe has also recalled granola bars and cookies, as announced in this press release.

Supreme Protein Peanut Butter Crunch Bars and Caramel Nut Bars are being recalled “out of an abundance of caution” because they too contain peanut paste from PCA.

Girls Scouts of America has issued a release saying that PCA does not supply peanut butter used in any Girl Scout cookies.

And prominent brands such as Jif and Skippy have posted notices on their web sites that they do not purchase from PCA.

Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12–72 hours after infection which can last up to seven days.

When severe infection occurs, Salmonella may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. #

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